Training mannequin for management of normal and abnormal airways
US5823787A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B23/28
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical mannequin apparatus for demonstrating medical management of human normal and abnormal airways is disclosed. The mechanical mannequin apparatus includes airway elements that resemble those found in infant, children and adult human beings and includes at least one restrictor mechanism attached to at least a portion of at least one of the airway elements for causing sealing engagement against and volume restriction of at least one of the airway elements. The mechanical mannequin apparatus also includes an esophagus tube member, a stomach cavity, jaw adjusting mechanism and neck adjusting mechanism.
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